GRE Word List
ELLIPTICAL
of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.
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| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
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| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
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| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |